Tatis leaves with shoulder discomfort
The San Diego Padres said star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. had discomfort in his non-throwing left shoulder and would be reevaluated on Wednesday after making an awkward throw in an exhibition game.
Tatis went into the hole to backhand a grounder in the third inning hit by Cincinnati’s Jonathan India in Peoria, Arizona. Tatis’ throwing motion seemed off, even though he got the out. The 22-year-old began to leave the diamond and was met by manager Jayce Tingler and a trainer. After a few minutes in the dugout, Tatis headed toward the clubhouse accompanied by a trainer.
Tatis signed the longest contract in baseball history on Feb. 22, a $340 million, 14-year deal. He is batting .391 this spring.
Mets 5, Marlins 3: Francisco Lindor homered for the third straight game, and for the fourth time in five games for New York. J.D. Davis also homered. Kevin Pillar tripled, singled and also was thrown out trying to steal home. Marcus Stroman made his fifth start, allowing three runs on nine hits in five-plus innings.
Red Sox 7, Braves 6: Xander Bogaerts hit his first home run for Boston, a three-run drive in a five-run third inning. Enrique Hernandez had three hits and J.D. Martinez had a two-run double. Garrett Richards made his fourth start, allowing three runs on four hits and two walks in 52 ⁄3 innings.
Yankees 5, Braves 5: Corey Kluber made his third start for New York, yielding an unearned run on three hits and three walks in 32⁄3 innings. Mike Tauchman led off the game with his third home run. Tyler Wade had two hits and walked, scoring a run.
Rockies: Left-hander Kyle Freeland was taken out in the third inning against Oakland after straining his pitching shoulder. After throwing a pitch, he walked to the side of the mound, bent down in discomfort, dropped his glove and grabbed just underneath his shoulder. The Rockies are waiting for further tests to determine the severity of the strain. Freeland surrendered two hits and two runs over two innings. Rockies manager Bud Black Black said there were no issues with soreness entering Tuesday’s game.